Security features bypass in macOS - CVE-2024-27840
Published: August 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95307
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27840
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper memory handling in the OS kernel. A local user who has already achieved kernel code execution can bypass kernel memory protections.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-27840
Install updates from vendor's website.